Software Engineer Interview Experience - London, United Kingdom
November 13, 2025
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took two weeks.
After application screening, they wanted to proceed with the application. A HackerRank assessment was sent by email. This was to be completed within seven days, or it ran out.
Questions
HackerRank gave two different problem-solving questions to work through.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 18 interview experiences for the Monzo Software Engineer role in London, United Kingdom.
Success Rate
6%
Pass Rate
Monzo's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in London, the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive33%
Neutral33%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Monzo's Software Engineer interview process in London, United Kingdom.
Monzo Work Experiences
4.0
Good FinTech Company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England
November 19, 2023
Pros: - Has a strong engineering culture and development here is a pleasure
- Leadership maintains clear, focused goals on the roadmap and the future of business.
- Offers a solid engineering progression framework.
- Provides ample growth opportunities.
- Good diversity and inclusion.
Cons: - Team might be a bit understaffed sometimes which means you will have to do a lot sometimes.
- The standard here is very high which means you have to work super hard to get promoted.
5.0
Nice place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
London, England
May 18, 2023
Pros: Flexible working hours and friendly environment
Cons: The job has a small salary and a huge workload.
3.0
Great engineering challenges with not so great compensation
Software Engineer • Current Employee
London, England
June 2, 2026
Pros: The working environment is great and supportive. There are lots of interesting problems to solve at scale. It is a cool product to work on.
Cons: Under-leveling during hiring is common Promotion is hard (despite being sold as easy by recruiters) with a lack of opportunity Pay is much lower than other tech companies
- 4.0Good FinTech CompanySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandNovember 19, 2023Pros: - Has a strong engineering culture and development here is a pleasure - Leadership maintains clear, focused goals on the roadmap and the future of business. - Offers a solid engineering progression framework. - Provides ample growth opportunities. - Good diversity and inclusion.Cons: - Team might be a bit understaffed sometimes which means you will have to do a lot sometimes. - The standard here is very high which means you have to work super hard to get promoted.
- 5.0Nice place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeLondon, EnglandMay 18, 2023Pros: Flexible working hours and friendly environmentCons: The job has a small salary and a huge workload.
- 3.0Great engineering challenges with not so great compensationSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeLondon, EnglandJune 2, 2026Pros: The working environment is great and supportive. There are lots of interesting problems to solve at scale. It is a cool product to work on.Cons: Under-leveling during hiring is common Promotion is hard (despite being sold as easy by recruiters) with a lack of opportunity Pay is much lower than other tech companies
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